Tender

Cold Water Testing

LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH

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Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 15:39

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Wandsworth is seeking services for 'Cold Water Testing' in London, under an active procurement process focused on service delivery within the public authority sector. The competitive flexible procedure, identified as tender id C9588, is in the tender stage with key deadlines set for 15 May 2026 for submissions, and enquiries ending on 5 May 2026. The contract involves analysing water samples for bacterial presence, including legionella, with a total gross contract value of £621,415. The procurement method is open, providing unrestricted and direct access to procurement documents. Interested parties can anticipate the award announcement by the end of October 2026.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in analytical services, particularly those experienced in water testing and health safety management. It is an attractive proposition for SMEs and VCSEs, given their suitability for participation. The contract prioritises price, quality, and social value, with the potential to extend beyond the initial five-year term starting in April 2027. Companies with expertise in microbial analysis and environmental safety, positioned to offer competitive quality assurance, are well-suited to compete effectively in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Cold Water Testing

Notice Description

The services required are broadly to analyse and report on the quality of water samples which the Council has collected from cold water storage and distribution systems. Standard sampling for Coliforms in general needs blocks which is carried out yearly accounts for 3994 samples per annum and reporting on the levels and types of bacteria present in cold water storage systems, enumerating and identifying legionella

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Five year initial term plus 2 year extension

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035810-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£517,846 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£517,846 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2026-06-08

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF WANDSWORTH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW18 2PU
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI34 Wandsworth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wandsworth
Electoral Ward
Wandsworth Town
Westminster Constituency
Putney

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